Company / Profit Margin
Nexstar Media Group Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
2.2%
FY2025
5-year range
2.2% / 18.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-83.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#39 of 70
Communication Services
What the data says
At 2.2%, Nexstar Media Group's profit margin ranks #39 of 70 in the Communication Services sector. Profit Margin has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 18.6% in FY2022 to 2.2% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -11.9%.
Declined from 17.9% to 2.2% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -16.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- -11.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#39 of 70 in Communication ServicesTop 56% of 70This company 2.2% Sector average -96.3%
▼
+102.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Nexstar Media Group's profit margin has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 83.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 98.5pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.12 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 22.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 2.2% | -83.5% |
| FY2024 | 13.4% | -25.6% |
| FY2023 | 17.9% | -3.7% |
| FY2022 | 18.6% | +3.8% |
| FY2021 | 17.9% | +27.4% |
| FY2020 | 14.1% | -27.9% |
| FY2019 | 19.5% | +38.7% |
| FY2018 | 14.1% | +62.4% |
| FY2017 | 8.7% | +4.5% |
| FY2016 | 8.3% | +2405.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026